Future Prospects Podcast: Recent Episodes
Joy Foster
Future Prospects is now a podcast!
Joy Foster, Host and Producer of Future Prospects, interviews those who have accomplished amazing things, advocates for change, and those who have an inspirational perspective on life.
Future Prospects is not for profit and has been airing for over 8 years, supporting and highlighting the power of the youth.
This interview was recorded completely unplanned, but I couldn't help myself when I met Olivia Armstrong. I can wait for you to hear it!
The interview is much shorter than my usual, however, it is still as powerful and relevant as ever with this wonderful guest. Enjoy!
Warsan Hagiyusuf joins Future Prospects on this episode - Warsan is currently a Masters Student at York University. She is passionate about Social Justice (which is also part of her Masters degree!), mental health, empowering youth and helping them to unlock their potential.
Warsan's message and views are so deeply insightful, providing us with thought provoking stories and observations. Please enjoy this episode!
If you would like to catch up on previous Future Prospects episodes, you can check out the rest of our podcasts on your favourite platforms, or visit our website www.kimberlite.ca to view the full episodes on demand!
Turning Ideas into Actions! Genevieve and Paige join me on today’s episode to discuss the businesses that they created.
“Turning ideas into Actions” are wise words heard throughout this episode, and ones that I LOVE!
This mentality is so perfect and mirrors everything I believe and practice.
I hope you enjoy this episode and feel inspired – we can always turn our ideas into action!
You can also watch the full TV episode on demand here: https://kimberlite.ca/2021/06/01/future-prospects-genevieve-and-paige/
Gurveer Bhai and Sucheta Khurana are the founders of Arise N’ Go – a healthy snack line made from popped lotus seeds! The concept is different, creative, and focuses on having something delicious to munch on that is also good for you.
Starting your own company is a lot of hard work at the best of times… Gurveer and Sucheta did it whilst at university! I was amazed when I discovered this, and, of course, I had to have them on the show to share their story.
Fredsonn Silva Aguda is my guest on this episode of Future Prospects - and WHAT a guest! I actually don't want to introduce Fredsonn because my words will not do him justice.
Fredsonn Silva Aguda's presence, mentality, and amazing heart took my words away. Needless to say, you need to hear Fredsonn speak in order to fully appreciate the power and incredible energy he has!
Dean Dori Tunstall joins Future Prospects on this episode - Dean of the Faculty of Design at OCAD University in Toronto, she is the FIRST black woman ANYWHERE in the world to hold this position!
Dean Dori is beautifully herself in every aspect of life, and, most importantly, she speaks openly and honestly about the issues we face - including in education.
Jaden Chambers is a student from Florida who is currently interning with NASA. Jaden is an incredible young man with a powerful message for every young person out there! You'll definitely feel inspired after listening to this episode!
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Dr. Ebele Mogo joins Future Prospects on this week's show to discuss the wellbeing of our communities and how to keep people safe and healthy. Dr. Mogo moved half way across the world to get her university degree at only 14 years old! She is really quite incredible, folks - you don't want to miss this interview!
Bailey Foster of Dixie State University, Lindsey O’Hearn of Western University, Ilina Kostadinova of the Medical University of Varna, and Olivia Rose of the University of Ottawa are here for some REAL talk!
These young women join me on this episode to discuss university life in 2020/2021. School, Stress, and Mental Health.
You can also visit https://kimberlite.ca/category/rogerstv-future-prospect-episodes/ to watch our shows on demand!
MP Mumilaaq Qaqqaq of Nunavut was the first guest of 2021, and what an honour it was to have her! Mumilaaq Qaqqaq highlights the (frequently) overlooked living circumstances of the people in Nunavut and shines a light on the change that must happen in Canada.
This episode's guest is Dr. Jennaire Lewars, MD!
Dr. Lewars is full of passion for life and his career path in medicine, he has a heart of gold, and stops at nothing to do what is right.
Kwasi Adu-Poku was a guest on Future Prospects in 2020 - full of energy, positivity, passion and drive, Kwasi is a young entrepreneur and basketball player at McMaster University!
Kwasi founded and owns The Reach Series, a collection of workshops helping people remember their confidence and power that already exists inside of them!
You can read more about The Reach Series here.
Kate Haberl is a second year student at the University of Toronto, studying International Relations and Anthropology. Kate was invited to be a guest on the show after we saw her social media.
Kate is such an advocate for change, for community, the climate, and for generally supporting all humans. With an impressive set of achievements under her belt and her degree well underway, we wouldn't be surprised to see Kate working in government in the near future.
Kate provides insight, her personal stories, and how the world of the pandemic and being at university has shaped how she sees the world.
Olivia Rose joined us on Future Prospects earlier in 2020.
Olivia was one of the first guests on our digital version of the show, she just turned 19 when we recorded and is a student at Ottawa University. Olivia returned home from university in March 2020 due to the pandemic and the countrywide shutdown - we spoke not long after this.
From her personal experiences, her health, and her education, Olivia's perspective on life and the world was put into sharp focus during this pandemic. These lessons are so deeply valuable - from self-acceptance to knowing who has value in your world.
Emma Reynolds is a rising star in Ontario. Only in high school, she has already written, recorded, and release her first album!
Emma joins me on the show to discuss her music, her values, and the importance of hard work. Yes, this young woman is clearly talented, but as Emma highlights in this interview, it takes more than talent - you have to work HARD. You have to practice and put in the time. Simply saying that someone is "talented" ignores the hours and investment that has been put in.
Emma is truly inspirational, and she will go far with her music career. Please enjoy this music filled episode, it is full of hope and joy!
Italian psychologist, Fabio Arditi, and his wife, Luigina, were guests of Future Prospects earlier this year in 2020. They were some of the first guests we had on our digital version of the show, and called us remotely from their home in Italy.
During 2020, they were one of the hardest hit countries at the start of the lockdowns. The news displayed tragic imagery and horrifying numbers as the case count increased daily. The Arditi's join Future Prospects to discuss their personal experiences, their thoughts on what was happening around them, and their values during this time. Fabio Arditi discusses the events of 2020 from his perspective as a psychologists, and it makes for some truly fascinating conversations.
When we remember that the world has been impacted by this pandemic, we remember that we are not the only ones living through these challenges. There are other countries, regions, and cities that are navigating tragedy and heartache beyond our comprehension. Hearing the Arditi's story and insight really brings us closer together, and helps us appreciate that this is a global issue that has affected us all.
This is Cara's second appearance on Future Prospects in 2020, we wanted to share this one with you as this episode covers many topics that are still relevant to us.
Cara is a Creative Assistant and assists small business owner's with their communication, design work, and marketing. Whilst this may seem unrelated to the events of 2020, Cara's experience and skillset allow her to present information and arguments in a format that resonate. Couple this with her own personal experiences and values, she is able to address current concerns with mask wearing and vaccines in a clear and effective way.
Canadian music group, CZN, join Future Prospects on this episode!
Winners of Canadian Family's Got Talent, these talented young men work hard, inspire, and motivate. On this episode, CZN discuss their stories and experiences as young performers, the struggles of success, 2020, and the issues of racism.
Sweat Duet are a team of young, inspirational entrepreneurs. During the earlier stages of 2020 when we were all at home, Sweat Duet was founded. The idea was to create a way for young people to exercise and still connect socially. Much of the exercise teens get involves their social circles - sports, walking, dancing. The shut down and distancing meant many young people found it difficult to feel motivated and exercise. The creators of Sweat Duet aimed to bridge this gap and connect teenagers to encourage them to get outside and get moving!
Trish Peters and Ethel Nalule return to Future Prospects to discuss systemic racism in our societies. Both Trish and Ethel bring insight and wisdom, and they encourage open, direct conversation. These young women are forces for good, fighting for equality, passionately highlighting inequality, and educating others.
The Future Prospects TV show is now a podcast! On this episode, Memma Upino, University of Toronto student, joins me to discuss the power of using your voice for positive change.